Zohra Sehgal

Biography

Zohra Mumtaz Sehgal (born Sahibzadi Zohra Mumtazullah Khan Begum; 27 April 1912 – 10 July 2014) was an Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer. Having begun her career as a member of a contemporary dance troupe, she transitioned into acting roles beginning in the 1940s. Sehgal appeared in several British films, television shows, and Bollywood productions in a career that spanned over eight decades.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Bend It Like Beckham (2002) — Biji
2. Veer-Zaara (2004) — Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
3. Dil Se.. (1998) — Amar's Grandmother
4. The Mistress of Spices (2005) — First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
5. Caravaggio (1986) — Jerusaleme's Grandmother
6. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) — Dadi
7. Saawariya (2007) — Lilian
8. Mind Your Language (1977) — Mrs Singh
9. Tales That Witness Madness (1973) — Malia (segment "Luau")
10. The Bill (1984)
11. Cheeni Kum (2007)
12. Bhaji on the Beach (1993) — Pushpa
13. Harem (1985) — Affaf
14. Anita and Me (2002) — Nanima
15. The Jewel in the Crown (1984) — Lili Chatterjee
16. The Long Duel (1967) — Devi
17. Chicken Tikka Masala (2005) — Grandmother
18. Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) — Dadi
19. Dillagi (1999)
20. Saaya (2003) — Sister Martha
21. The Mystic Masseur (2001) — Auntie
22. Neecha Nagar (1946) — Bhabi
23. Shadey (1985) — Indian Cleaning Woman
24. The Courtesans of Bombay (1983) — Herself
25. The Guru (1969) — Mastani
26. Theatre 625 (1964) — Amma
27. Masala (1991) — Grandma
28. Partition (1987)
29. Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) — Elderly Lady
30. Tandoori Nights (1985) — Gran
31. The Regiment (1972)
32. Storyboard (1983) — Ayah
33. Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2005)
34. Dharti Ke Lal (1946)
35. Shakuntala (1943)
36. Little Napoleons (1994) — Jayaben Shah
37. Inquilab (2008) — Narrator
38. Inspector Ghote Moves In (1983) — Ayah
39. Firm Friends (1992) — Suvira Bhatia